William D Ware

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William D Ware

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chester, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury

245 Main Street, Suite 203, Chester, NJ

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About William

Biography

Former Prosecutor, Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

For over 20 years Mr. Ware has been involved in either the prosecution or defense of serious criminal cases ranging from narcotics charges to sexual assault and murder cases. Mr. Ware has specifically developed a unique skill level involving Megan’s Law and Community Supervision matters. He has successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases ranging from simple possession of CDS (drugs) to complex homicides and aggravated sexual assaults.

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DUI and DWI 20%

We defend against charges and convictions for Drunk Driving, Driving Under the Influence, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Arrests, Drunk Driver Penalties, Disorderly Persons, Misdemeanor Arrests, Felony Offense, and more.

20%
Personal Injury 10%

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Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

William D. Ware, Attorney at Law

245 Main Street, Suite 203, Chester, NJ, 07930-2051

williamwarelaw.com/

Online Presence

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William D Ware's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

259 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 39 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Shawn | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great, honest lawyer that fights for your justice!

100% without a doubt, William Ware is THE ATTORNEY to go to for legal advice and confident representation. Retainers are reasonable and he really cares about his clients. He showed up 7 or 8 times to hearings, amongst just as many private meetings, over the course of 18 months for some citations that... would not get resolved. He NEVER pressured to take the easy plea, and always advocated in the best interest of myself as well as family. At conclusion, ALL FIVE CASES WERE DISMISSED, saving loved ones from fines, embarrassment, and possible encarceration. Thank you for everything that you have done Bill, you give me solace knowing that there are still great attorneys out there fighting for your justice! Would absolutely use his services in the future if needed. A+. My hat is off to you, good sir!

Posted by Kent | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Got 3 out of 4 (well-deserved) tickets dismissed!

I am an experienced criminal defense attorney (33 years) who hired William after I got 4 ugly tickets in New Jersey for enjoying my sporty Model 3 a little too much when some municipal trucks were dropping salt on the roads as it was snowing. After following them for miles I finally was able to pass... them on a corner where they had to slow down in my amazingly wonderful car. I went by so quickly they hardly had time to blink. Well the cop they called was not so impressed by my car or driving prowess as shown by the 4 very ugly tickets he gave me. Seeing a huge threat to my insurance rate and driver license, I hired William. While he was not cheap, he made it simple and almost painless. I did not need to drive to court in New Jersey and was able to get 3 of the 4 tickets dismissed by plea agreement. The fourth ticket was changed into a Obstructing Traffic ticket with $400 fine which should not threaten my insurance or license much in my State. I am thrilled and recommend William's services highly indeed.

Posted by Matt | February 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer

Out of fear, anxiety and ignorance I put off a criminal charge and failed to appear to several court dates for well over a year. Terrified of the consequences I put it off for as long as I could. Mr. Ware met with me the same day I contacted him and handled the criminal charge beautifully as well as ...the contempt of court charges as well. My record remains clean because of him. His pricing is fair and he will work with you to resolve what ever issue you have as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Posted by John | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A Master of His Craft

I have never needed a lawyer or attorney before so when I was being tried for my Second DUI as a young person, I was terrified and had no idea where to begin. I spoke to Mr. Ware after many insignificant calls to various attorneys, my search came to a halt. He was honest, up front and modest about my... hiring him. When it came to the case, he told me it was going to be a steep uphill battle, and it was. Every time we re-entered that courtroom, I felt more and more confident. Mr. Ware was a true tactician, every time a route seemed to be stopped, he was already thinking about the next move. After all said and done he got all my major charges dropped saving me thousands in fines, surcharges and time without a license. In the bigger picture he saved my future and gave me a new sense of confidence knowing I can continue my life without the penalties looming. Thank you, Mr. Ware, Truly

Posted by Mike | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A Professional in every sense

My son received a traffic ticket and we were facing serious consequences: suspension, dmv surcharges, and insurance surcharges. Mr. Ware avoided all of that by having the ticket reduced - as a bonus dramatically reducing fines! I did not know about this site until after our interaction. As I read ...through the past reviews I wholeheartadly agree with all of the positive sentiments. I now consider Mr Ware as our attorney and highly recommend!

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William D Ware's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Mc Hugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an extraordinary advocate on behalf of his clients. He is meticulous and dogged in his pursuit of justice."

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Fred Shahrooz-Scampato

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have known Bill Ware for about 15 years and throughout that time, I have known him to be a competent and diligent attorney. When someone calls my office looking for a referral for a Northern New Jersey criminal defense attorney, I give them one telephone number - the number to William D. Ware, Attorney At Law."

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Michael Priarone

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known William for 20 years. He is an excellent attorney who gets great results for his clients."

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Fred Shahrooz-Scampato

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James Mc Hugh

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey

Work Experience

2010 - Present

President, Law Offices of William D. Ware

2015 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Morris County College

2015 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Seton Hall School Of Law

1993 - 2010

Solo Practioner, William D. Ware, Esq

1992 - 1993

Civil Litigator, Nolan & Ehler

1988 - 1992

Prosecuting Attorney, Essex County Prosecutors Office

Associations

2011 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Center For Law & Justice

Member

Education

1988

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Montclair State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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